At Churchill Downs on June 20, the three-year-old colt Kinetic Control suffered a catastrophic injury during a race, breaking his front leg severely. Despite attempts to continue running, the horse ultimately collapsed and was transported off the track by ambulance. Although multiple sources indicated that Kinetic Control was euthanized due to the injury, no official confirmation or mention appeared in the Steward’s Report, leaving the situation unresolved pending further investigation.

An eyewitness named Kayla, attending her first race at Churchill Downs, described the harrowing scene and expressed frustration at the apparent indifference of the crowd and officials. She noted how quickly the incident was swept aside, with racing continuing as if nothing had happened, and called for recognition of Kinetic Control’s tragic fate, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the horse’s loss rather than ignore it.